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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.40, 3,306.20 and 904.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.40, 3,306.20 and 904.36 is: 1,356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.40 : 3,306.20 = 904.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.40/3,306.20 = 904.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.40x = 3,306.20 × 904.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.40x = 2,989,995.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,995.03/2,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.38

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